Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my question about the dog holes. I just want to re-iterate how pleased I am with the design you came up with. So many of the workbench designs are geared for those who have large shops and big equipment. I was especially drawn to your design because it was geared around more typical home shop equipment, plus I think it is very practical and versatile. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!

]]>By: Robert W. Langhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-daily/bob-lang-highlights-workbench-plans#comment-77670
Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:57:08 +0000http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=265347#comment-77670The original intent was to use those holes as you suggest with the Veritas surface clamps and the holes need to be 1 3/8″ deep to accommodate them. I’ve only used them once or twice since I’ve made the bench and if I were building it again, I would likely omit them. I do use the holes in the rails and left front leg often enough to keep them.

Bob

]]>By: rodelcohttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-daily/bob-lang-highlights-workbench-plans#comment-77647
Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:56:06 +0000http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=265347#comment-77647I have recently just completed a version of the “21st Century Workbench”. I was very impressed with the thought that went into the design and functionality of this workbench. I consider myself just an average woodworker, and I learned many new skills and tricks building it. I would like to thank Robert Lang for a great design!

I do have a question for Mr. Lang, or anyone else who might know. This workbench has several dog holes along the front edge of the workbench. I assumed that they are to put a short dog into to support material along the front edge that is held in the front vise. Is that correct? How deep should these holes be?

Thanks.

]]>By: Bill Lattanziohttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-daily/bob-lang-highlights-workbench-plans#comment-77637
Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:33:00 +0000http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=265347#comment-77637I’m a big fan of Arts & Crafts furniture and I thought that Robert Lang’s: Classic Arts and Crafts Furniture, 14 timeless designs is as good a project book as I’ve seen anywhere as far as the A&C style is concerned.
]]>By: kct3937http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-daily/bob-lang-highlights-workbench-plans#comment-77634
Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:47:40 +0000http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=265347#comment-77634Ah…the age of the worker is given away by the expressions he uses. How many woodworkers of the younger generation know what a gizmo is…and even better who he was?
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